How much does a butcher and meat cutter make in Albuquerque?
$36,510a year
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $17.55 an hour or $3,043 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.55
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 287 of 363
- Jobs in the area
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,330Median: $36,510Highest 10%: $50,610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,330 | $14.10 | |
| 25th | $34,870 | $16.76 | |
| Median | $36,510 | $17.55 | |
| 75th | $48,280 | $23.21 | |
| 90th | $50,610 | $24.33 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters.
| Santa Fe, NM | $46,880 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $33,070 |
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Salaries for every job in Albuquerque, NMFrequently asked questions
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make an hour in Albuquerque?
The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $17.55 ($36,510 a year).
Do butcher and meat cutters make more in Albuquerque than the national average?
No: $36,510 against $40,140 nationally, 9% less.
How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $36,640, so Albuquerque pays 0% more.
Where does Albuquerque rank for butcher and meat cutter pay?
287 of 363 metro areas with data.
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make starting out in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,610 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.